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Why do NHS nurses in Scotland appear to get a better deal than elsewhere in the UK?
It seems staff there enjoy benefits their colleagues elsewhere can only dream of
02 May 2024
Job profiles: have your say on whether they value nurses’ skills
Consultation on proposed revisions to band 4, 5 and 6 job profiles begins
01 May 2024
FtP hearings: plans that would bypass formal hearings in some cases are flawed, says NMC
Nurses could fear repercussions of accepting guilt, regulator and NHS Employers warn
30 Apr 2024
Don’t call me that! Why lazy labelling has no place in nursing
How a culture of calling colleagues by their role or pay band is demotivating and divisive
30 Apr 2024
How 2024-25 pay offers will vary, depending on where you live
The factors involved in differences across the UK – and what they mean for your pay packet
29 Apr 2024
Career progression … or lack of it: how being a man in nursing is a distinct advantage
Report reveals sex and race inequality in the NHS, with male nurses enjoying faster promotion
26 Apr 2024
Evidence and Practice
Role of the addiction clinical nurse specialist in acute hospital settings
Understand the benefits of the role and potential barriers to its introduction
29 Apr 2024
Impaired kidney function: supporting the safe use of medicines for patients
Understand the nurse’s role in ensuring pharmacological safety for individuals
22 Apr 2024
Supporting neurodivergent nursing students in their practice placements
Recognise the strengths that these students can bring to practice
15 Apr 2024
Obsessive compulsive disorder: overview of the condition and its nursing management
Details of OCD treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy and pharmacological options
08 Apr 2024
How relational leadership can enhance nurses’ well-being and productivity
Recognise the benefits and challenges of implementing this type of leadership in nursing
02 Apr 2024
Nutritional and hydration interventions for people with dysphagia
How nurses can support patients to minimise the effects of the condition
28 Mar 2024
Features
Using touch to show compassion: tailoring non-verbal communication to the individual
Judging when it’s appropriate to touch a patient or relative – and when it’s not
12 Apr 2024
How to handle a bullying, weak or incompetent boss
Tips on initiating constructive conversations and where to seek support over poor leadership
29 Mar 2024
Under excess pressure? The emotional signs of stress and how to deal with them
Tips for identifying worrying signs and supporting yourself and colleagues
05 Mar 2024
Uniform approach: what we like about our standardised scrubs
Nurses from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on the pros of their nations’ uniforms
01 Mar 2024
Rostering: could more control over your shift timings transform your work-life balance?
Team-based rostering pilots point to improved staff retention and greater collaboration
27 Feb 2024
Daunted by public speaking? Tips to take you from nervous to confident
Nurse experts share their advice on how to prepare well and engage an audience
16 Feb 2024
Opinion
How to be assertive in the workplace – and tips for getting the tone right
Advice on expressing yourself clearly while being respectful of patients and colleagues
23 Apr 2024
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Making your revalidation easier: our new-look RCNi Learning platform
Bitesize modules and enhanced tools to help you meet your CPD requirements
22 Apr 2024
Fitness to practise cases: is the NMC doing enough to tackle the backlog?
We ask our readers if more money will resolve the growing FtP caseload
19 Apr 2024
Students
If you feel close to quitting your degree, what would persuade you to stay the course?
Better clinical placements and the promise of fair pay – the support students deserve
01 May 2024
Clinical placements survival guide: tips to help you cope with the shock of shift work
How to give yourself the best chance by eating well, requesting breaks and managing sleep
24 Apr 2024
How to secure your dream job in your favourite placement setting
Showing a passion for the nursing specialty and telling managers what you want will help
18 Apr 2024
Careers
Challenging discrimination: creating safe spaces for nurses and patients
My tips on using effective, inclusive leadership to improve care and staff retention
02 May 2024
I’m newly qualified and autistic – here’s how I navigate the challenges of my role
With a little support, autistic nurses like me will thrive at work and enrich nursing care
25 Apr 2024
Work-life balance: what I’ve gained in an occupational health role
It can offer more flexibility than ward or community jobs. Find out what’s involved
18 Apr 2024